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Biography: historical, political & military
Paperback. The true wartime story of William Ash - the inspiration for Steve McQueen's character in The Great Escape. A thrilling tale of incredible courage and resilience, from one of Britain's bestselling military historians. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 x 8pp b/w plates. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; BGH; HBWQ; JWG; JWXR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 28. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- Atlantic Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782390251
- ISBN
- 9781782390251
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.03
€ 11.99
€ 10.03
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 113.
- Publisher
- Allen & Unwin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781760112585
- ISBN
- 9781760112585
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.62
€ 19.99
€ 14.62
Paperback. Argues against the inequality the author believed to be intrinsic to civilized society. This title features the first fifty-three years of his radical life, including his earliest years, where we can see the source of his belief in the innocence of childhood; and the development of his philosophical and political ideas. Translator(s): Cohen, John M. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1973
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140440331
- ISBN
- 9780140440331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. Blends biography, social history, and critical race theory to illuminate the fascinating life of Lawrence Dennis, a complex and enigmatic man Num Pages: 229 pages, 4 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JPFQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814737330
- ISBN
- 9780814737330
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.90
€ 32.99
€ 29.90
Hardback. Historical and Biographical Reflections and Syntheses Series: The Collected Works / Historical, Philosophical, and Socio-Political Papers. Num Pages: 536 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BGH; PHM; PHN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 940.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- The final volume of the Collected works
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540572947
- ISBN
- 9783540572947
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 514.45
€ 514.45
Paperback. Series: The Collected Works / Historical, Philosophical, and Socio-Political Papers. Num Pages: 536 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BGH; PHM; PHN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 28. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642081804
- ISBN
- 9783642081804
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 513.40
€ 513.40
Paperback. In 1912 Captain Robert Falcon Scott confronted defeat and death in the crippling subzero temperatures of Antarctica. This volume finishes the tale of Scott and his British expedition, depicting the staggering 900-mile trek to the South Pole and resolving the debate over the journey's failure. Num Pages: 416 pages, 77 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MTS; 3JJC; BGH; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300099218
- ISBN
- 9780300099218
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.87
€ 30.99
€ 22.87
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471153419
- ISBN
- 9781471153419
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.05
€ 11.99
€ 10.05
Hardcover. Num Pages: 158 pages, over 100 color/bw images. BIC Classification: BGH; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764339516
- ISBN
- 9780764339516
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 28.63
€ 43.99
€ 28.63
Editor(s): Gates, W E B Du Bois Professor of the Humanities and Director of the W E B Du Bois Institute for Afro American Research Henry Louis, Jr., Jr. (W E B Du Bois Institute for Afro-American Research Harvard University Harvard University Harvard University Harvard University Harvard University Harvard University Harvard University Harvard University Harvard University Harvard University); Gates, Jr Henry, Louis. Num Pages: 656 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBTS; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 111 x 173 x 41. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Signet
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780451532138
- ISBN
- 9780451532138
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 11.44
€ 11.44
Paperback. *The story of one of the most famous of all British families - the Churchills Num Pages: 640 pages, Section: 32, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGH; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 42. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Publisher
- Abacus
- Number of pages
- 640
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349119786
- ISBN
- 9780349119786
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. Boris Johnson brings the legacy of Sir Winston Churchill back to life, to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. Num Pages: 432 pages, 2 X 8pp b&w. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD1; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 29. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444783056
- ISBN
- 9781444783056
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
This edition is the first full scale study of John Cannon and his chronicles. Known to some as 'the poor man's Pepys', Cannon wrote a remarkably candid autobiography, during a crucial period of change in British history. Part 1 includes Cannon's account of his service in the Country Excise. Editor(s): Money, John. Series: Records of Social & Economic History. Num Pages: 420 pages, Colour plate section, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BGHA; BJ; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 28. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780197264546
- ISBN
- 9780197264546
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.83
€ 117.83
Paperback. In this fascinating biography, Professor Gary Sheffield reassesses Haig's reputation, assessing his critical role in preparing the army for war. Num Pages: 400 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 199 x 30. Weight in Grams: 342. Douglas Haig and the British Army. 400 pages, ill. In this fascinating biography, Professor Gary Sheffield reassesses Haig's reputation, assessing his critical role in preparing the army for war. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBW. Dimension: 129 x 199 x 30. Weight: 342.
- Publisher
- Quarto Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845137694
- ISBN
- 9781845137694
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.00€ 16.91
€ 19.00
€ 16.91
Paperback. Series: Occasional Publications Series. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- CCI Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781896445151
- ISBN
- 9781896445151
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.80
€ 36.99
€ 26.80
Hardback. Num Pages: 344 pages, 7 photographs, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; 3JJP; BGH; LAT; LNAA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 24. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780803255753
- ISBN
- 9780803255753
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.09
€ 40.09
Paperback. This book, which features the autobiographical narrative of Mistress Mary Hampson, a 17th-century woman in an abusive and violent marriage, reconstructs the events in and around this harrowing tale and rescues a compelling and complicated voice from the past. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGH; DSB; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804790550
- ISBN
- 9780804790550
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.44
€ 26.99
€ 25.44
Hardcover. Series: The C.D. Howe Series in Canadian Political History. Num Pages: 1024 pages, 60 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBC; BGH; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 33. Weight in Grams: 907.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 1024
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774890007
- ISBN
- 9780774890007
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.66
€ 42.66
Paperback. Translator(s): Zombory-Moldovan, Peter. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJF; BGHA; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 203 x 11. Weight in Grams: 194.
- Publisher
- NYRB Classics
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590178096
- ISBN
- 9781590178096
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.00€ 16.91
€ 19.00
€ 16.91
Paperback. William Dampier (1651-1715) is the remarkable seaman that England produced in the century and a half between Drake and Captain Cook. They each circumnavigated the world once; Dampier did so three times. This book is the account of his voyages which gives a picture of this unorthodox figure in his own words. Editor(s): Norris, Gerald. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBTM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 456. William Dampier's Voyages. 328 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Norris, Gerald. William Dampier (1651-1715) is the remarkable seaman that England produced in the century and a half between Drake and Captain Cook. They each circumnavigated the world once; Dampier did so three times. This book is the account of his voyages which gives a picture of this unorthodox figure in his own words. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: BGH; HBTM. Dimension: 221 x 150 x 23. Weight: 456.
- Publisher
- Boydell Press
- Number of pages
- 328
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843833642
- ISBN
- 9781843833642
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.03
€ 33.99
€ 29.03
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 808
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780862416812
- ISBN
- 9780862416812
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.27
€ 33.99
€ 22.27
Paperback. Across more than six generations - beginning before the Revolutionary War - the Breckinridge family has produced a series of notable leaders. These often controversial men and women included a presidential candidate, a US vice president, cabinet members, generals, women's rights advocates, congressmen, editors, reformers, and church leaders. Num Pages: 412 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 161 x 26. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813191652
- ISBN
- 9780813191652
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.71
€ 61.71
Paperback. A remarkable memoir of strength and bravery from Leon Leyson, one of the youngest children to survive the Holocaust on Oskar Schindler's list. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGHA; BM; HBTZ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471119682
- ISBN
- 9781471119682
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 10.03
€ 10.99
€ 10.03
Paperback. This account of the reformation in England under Edward VI challenges many established views and also gives an account of the religion of young Elizabeth I. Num Pages: 302 pages, 93 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BGH; HBJD1; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520234024
- ISBN
- 9780520234024
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.81
€ 36.99
€ 26.81